Description: Seeking Meaning for Goethe's Faust by Professor J.M. van der Laan, J.M. van der Laan One of the greatest texts of both German and world literature, "Faust, Parts I and II", confronts us with questions about rebellion and suffering, faith and its loss, reality and simulation, order and chaos, weakness and power, technology and human improvement. This monograph offers us a fresh interpretation of Goethes famous play. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Faust stories are found across the ages and the arts. From its earliest to most recent expressions, the Faust figure continues to capture our imagination, dealing with problems and themes that are still relevant for a twenty-first century audience. Of the many variations on the Faust-myth, Goethes remains especially provocative and laden with meaning and is the work most responsible for determining the subsequent character of the Faust archetype. His Faust reflects an individual who asserts, yet wrestles unrelentingly with the futility of faith, the bankruptcy of knowledge, and the loss of meaning. One of the greatest texts of both German and world literature, Faust, Parts I and II, confronts us with pressing questions about rebellion and suffering, faith and its loss, reality and simulation, order and chaos, weakness and power, technology and human improvement. This monograph offers a new interpretation of Goethes famous play, emphasising its continuing significance today. Author Biography J.M. van der Laan is Professor of German at Illinois State University, USA. Table of Contents Preface1. Faust Past and Present2. Faust Recycled3. Job Retold4. The Mind of God5. The Divided Self6. Beyond Good and Evil7. The Technological Mastermind8. The Virtual and the Real9. Chaos and Complexity10.Sin, Service, and Salvation11.Retrospect and ProspectAppendix A Chronology of the Faust Tradition Through the Ages and the ArtsNotesBibliographyIndex Review Seeking Meaning for Goethes Faust is a welcome reminder of the modernity and post-modernity of Goethes greatest work, and of the extent to which it has permeated world culture. Van der Laan is very well-informed, not only about the enormous range of interpretations to which the form and content of Goethes "Faust" have been subjected, but also about the ethical, philosophical, religious, and historical issues that they raise. A particular strength of the book is its authors unsurpassed knowledge of the use of Goethes work by later writers, artist, and musicians all over the world and down to the present time. - Professor Nicholas Boyle, University of Cambridge-Mention. The Chronicle of Higher Education/ July 13, 2007"Intriguing and well argued, this scholarly book offers many interesting perspectives. Summing up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty." -CHOICE"Van der Laan is well-read, and his readings consistently profit from his erudition. Moreover, he is adept at tracing both Goethes possible sources and the persistence of the Faust problematic in literature post-Goethe." - Paul Fleming, Monatshefte, Vol. 100 No. 3, 2008"To the proponents of provision reform in todays UK higher education, who believe there is no room in undergraduate teaching for Goethes text, van der Laans book should prove an eye-opener, and it has much to offer the serious reader of Faust as well." - Paul Bishop, The Journal of European Studies, March 2008 Promotional Goethes Faust Parts I and II (1808, 1832) is one of the most important texts in German, and World Literature - this monograph offers a new, original analysis of the text and its significance today Review Quote "Van der Laan is well-read, and his readings consistently profit from his erudition. Moreover, he is adept at tracing both Goethes possible sources and the persistence of the Faust problematic in literature post-Goethe." - Paul Fleming, Monatshefte, Vol. 100 No. 3, 2008 Description for Sales People Jonathan Beckman is well-connected in the literary world: he is Senior Editor of the Literary Review , and in charge of non-fiction there Details ISBN0826493041 Short Title SEEKING MEANING FOR GOETHES FA Series Continuum Literary Studies Language English ISBN-10 0826493041 ISBN-13 9780826493040 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 832.6 Year 2007 Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780826493040 UK Release Date 2007-02-01 NZ Release Date 2007-02-01 Translated from English Author J.M. van der Laan Pages 224 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2007-02-01 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2007-01-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9493674;
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Author: Professor J. M. Van Der Laan
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